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Are you in love with African Fabrics but don’t know where to purchase the fabric? I don’t know about you but I know I love me some African Fabrics. If I can have a closet full of clothes, I will have one tailored to just African clothes. So in today’s blog post, I will be sharing with you all where you can purchase African Fabrics in New York City. These are a few places I love. If I visit anymore places, I will share but for now these are the best places for great deals.

Blikis African Fabric

47 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001

AKN Fabrics INC

1239 Broadway #507, New York, NY 10001

Yara African Fabric

2 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027

Holland Textiles

3037 Third Ave, Bronx, NY 10455

African Fabrics Depot

11 E 183rd St, Bronx, NY 10453

OWA African Market

1666 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Fabrics USA Inc.

344 W 38th St Suite# 503, New York, NY 10018

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you found this post helpful. Until next time, stay blessed & lovely 🙂

Happy Independence Day to all my Ghanaians all around the world. I hope all of you are enjoying this day. There is so many things I love about Ghana. In this blog post, I will share some thing I love/dislike about Ghana. First off, I love the hospitality of my people. People are very friendly and helpful for the most part. Second, I love our culture/food. Let’s not even start with all the finger licking foods. You will eat and be licking your fingers. The taste of fufu and fresh light soup with chicken on the side. Some waakye with stew/boiled eggs/fiend plantains/talia and shito (pepper). Of course some jollof rice with rich salad/chicken. When it comes to the food, hands down yummy to the yummy. You won’t get tired of trying new delicacies. When it comes to what I don’t like about Ghana from visitation, the gutters and the government. The smell of the gutters is displeasing. You can be walking about 10 minutes and you can smell the gutters from afar. Yes, every country has it’s own issues but this is something that can be fixed. There is no reason why feces/urine should be thrown into the gutters. This is all part of sanitation but I don’t blame them much because it’s due to lack of education. You won’t go to another country and do that but when you return to your own land, you don’t apply what you learned because your accustomed to that behavior. When it comes to the government , there’s so many things that can be done. It saddens me to see student complete University but yet still can’t find a job. The rich are getting richer and the poor are selling peanuts on the roadside to make ends meet. Ghana is a beautiful country. Inasmuch as there’s improvement that needs to be made, it’s still a peaceful country. It brought be so much joy to simply see children walk around the block having fun. People are struggling but the joy they have is so unexplainable. Home sweet Home. Oh how did I forget about the blazing heat? Chai, it’s so hot in Ghana. Charle it’s no joke at all. If you have air condition in your house, you are blessed. The heat will have you taking a shower at least three times. Pants sticking to your thighs, sweat upon sweat after walking a long while. Besides that, Ghana is sweet. You will enjoy it. If you can go to Ghana this year, go. There is so much to experience in one trip.

Have you moved to your new apartment but don’t know what to buy for your new space? Well then, this blog post is for someone like you. First off, congratulations on moving in. In today’s post, we’ll be focusing on the essentials for the kitchen and bathroom. If that’s alright with you, let’s get right to unpacking.

Bathroom Essentials:

Bath towels

Carpet/Rug

Toothbrush (Holder)

Tooth Paste

Shower Curtain/Hooks

Trash Can

Bath mat

Bath Soap

Lotion

Gloves

Nail Clipper

Band-Aid

Good Lightening

Shampoo/Conditioner

Lysol Wipes

All Purpose Cleaner (Ajax, Bleach)

Plunger

First Aid Kit

Toilet Tissue Holder

Toilet Brush

Tiles Spray

Bath Scrubber

Razor

Bath Robe

Slippers

Deodorant

Air Refreshner

Sponge or Loafer

Hand Wash

Wash Cloths

Swabs (Q-Tips)

MouthWash

Broom

Back Brush

Hair Dryer

Towel Holder

Pain Reliever (Advil Liquid Gel/Tylenol)

Mirrors

Face Scrub

Sponge Holder (Caddy)

Kitchen Essentials

Paper Towel Holder

Blender

Utensils

Whisk/Spatula

Trash Can

Measuring Cup

Plates/Bowls

Kettle

Zip Loc Bags

Plastic Bags

Hand Mixer

Microwave

Toaster / Toaster Oven

Dishrack

Dish Towels

Sponge / Sponge Holder

Ice Cube Tray

Water Pitcher & Filters (Brita)

Potato Peeler

Beverage Opener/Corkscrew

Can Opener

Hand Towels

Oven / Fridge

Fridge

Sauce Pans/ Omelet Pan

Plastic bowls/utensils

Magic Bullet (Smoothie Blender)

Cutting boards

Aluminum foil/Wax paper,

Plastic Wrap/Parchment paper

Oven Mitts

Mugs/Placement Mats

Coffee Maker

Spices (Marinate that chicken)

Napkins

Coasters

Table/Chairs

Dish Soap

Snacks/Food

Broom/Mop

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Thank you for stopping by my blog. I hope you find this blog post helpful. Until next time, stay blessed & lovely 🙂

For starters, we will start off by defining what etiquette means. According to dictionary.com, etiquette is defined as a “conventional requirement as to social behavior; proprieties of conduct as established in any class or community or for any occasion.” The purpose of etiquette isn’t to put on a show or to prove that anyone is better in any way. I believe that when someone has an understanding of basic etiquette, they won’t feel awkward when they are in a social event or even while having a conversation because they will be familiar with the topic. Etiquette starts at home. There are many things you won’t learn until your disgraced in public.

Places where etiquette can be beneficial.

During an interview

At dinner with your coworkers

Date Night with your partner

Having a conversation with your teacher

Dinner With Your Girls

Social Etiquette Question:

When should you start eating?

As soon as you are served

After everyone is served

When the waitress tells you to start eating.

What should you do with your knife and fork to signal that you have finished eating?

1. Place your utensils next to each other, on the tablecloth, above your plate.

2. Lay the knife and fork across your plate with the handles at four o’clock.

3. Position your utensils on your plate so that the knife and fork form an “X”.

Is it important to be on time for dinner, interviews, or other events? Yes or No

Though this answer is yes, many people have a problem with arriving on time for anything. Its takes 30 seconds to make an impression. Being late to important events makes you unreliable.

Basic Manners

Say Please & Thank you:This may seem like common sense but not many say please or thank you these days.

Learn To Apologize: When you do something to someone, say sorry. If you aren’t aware of what you did and they bring it to your attention, try to make amends with that person.

Ask Questions: If you have a question concerning something, don’t be afraid. Sometimes, the question you want to ask is most likely what someone wants to also ask.

Say Excuse Me: It doesn’t hurt to say excuse me when your walking and someone is standing in the way. Say it in a polite manner.

Respect Yourself: If you can’t respect yourself, no one will respect you either. My mother always says “The way we carry ourselves plays a role on how people will treat us.”

Listen: When someone is talking, take the time to listen. Don’t jump into conclusions. Allow them to finish. If you have an input on what they are saying, find a way to speak to them.

Return Things When Borrowed: This is a very big deal especially when your friends lend you money or anything in general. Don’t take their kindness for granted.

Clean Up After Yourself: Don’t expect anyone to clean up after you. If you go to the bathroom, flush the toilet. Clean up the sink after brushing your teeth. Leaving toothpaste inside the sink isn’t cute. Take out the garbage. Wash your dishes. Don’t wait for anyone to do it. Always check your surroundings.

Wash Your Hands: This seems like it’s common sense but not everyone wash their hands. That’s why sometimes you can’t eat from certain people because they aren’t clean. Wash your hands. I can’t stretch it enough 🙂

Close Your Mouth While Eating: Lol sometimes, the food is so good but i’ve learned that no one want to see what’s inside your mouth.

Open The Door For Others: Though this may seem like it’s common sense, not many people do it anymore. Yes, some people may not say thank you, but never let that stop you from opening the door when you can.

Focus when people are talking: Give them your attention. Don’t be on your phone. It’s very rude. Allow them to open up to you. If you can’t give them your undivided attention, don’t that from them.

Stand Up For The Elderly: If you are sitting on the bus or train and you see an elderly person, be kind in giving up your seat.

Don’t Put Your Foot Everywhere: Especially when your on the bus or sitting waiting at the hospital. Keep your foot where it belongs (on the floor).

Smile: 🙂

There are so many etiquettes out there, but these are just a few. I hope these were helpful to you. Have a lovely day 🙂

What have you been reading? Before the year started, my goal was to read at least one book every month. I started this challenge last year. I enjoy reading different novels but I love books that are educative. It isn’t easy to read a month every month when you have so much to do but if you put your mind to something, you can accomplish anything. So I’m sure you have seen this book or have heard about it. To be honest, when this book released, I wasn’t hyped. It wasn’t until I attended a church service/workshop with them. They were guest speakers at a church and my friend wanted to attend. Friend: “It’s not everyday your going to see Meagan Good and Devon Franklin”. So we attended the church service and it was a great experience. Afterwards, we got the opportunity to meet them personally. There was where I purchased my book. They signed it and we took pictures with them. They were nice and their presence lightened up the entire room.

I met them 2016 and I’m now reading the book. It’s better now than never at all. At the time, I was in school. Let’s be honest, when your in college, you don’t have so much time on your hands at all. So now that I’m out of college, there aren’t any excuses since I’m still looking for a job. I know I will find one by God’s grace. For now, just trying to be productive in the season that I am in. I started this book yesterday. So far, so good. I’m also reading another book with someone by Rick Warren: A Purpose Driven Life. That has been an interesting read by far. There’s always something to learn from someone’s experience. If you are reading a book this month, please feel free to share.

Here is my book read for the month of January.

If can purchase this book, go right ahead. It was a blessing. I found out about Priscilla Shirer through a friend while in college. She would share her sermons with me and even recommended me one of her books by name of “The Resolution For Women”. To be honest, I started this book last year and I’m close but not almost to finish. I will definitely finish this book this year. You can also check out a movie she starred on called “War Room”. I hope it will be a blessing to you as it was to me.

Here is a link you can watch it on. Until next time, stay blessed & encouraged 🙂